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World Beer Awards 2025

Winners

World's Best International Lager

World's Best International Lager
Country Winner
Kirin Ichiban
Toretate Hop

Japan

"Golden-bright with a frothy white head. Nose suggests citrus zest, hops, and light malt. Flavour leans hop-forward with herbal spice and gentle malt sweetness. Mouthfeel firm, medium-bodied, finishing clean, crisp, and moderately bitter."

Argentina

Country Winner
Country WinnerQuilmes
Clásica
Argentina
"A bright golden beer with a light, foamy white head and lively effervescence. The aroma shows sweet malt with hints of grape, honey, and light hops. On the palate, pleasant grainy notes balance gentle sweetness, leading to a dry finish with subtle late hops."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Australia

Country Winner
Country WinnerNomikai
Japanese Style Lager
Australia
"Pale straw-coloured beer with a lacy white head and bright clarity. The aroma shows light grainy malt with subtle fruity hop notes, while the palate is smooth and easy-drinking, balancing gentle sweetness with a dry, refreshing finish and moderate carbonation."

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Austria

Belgium

Country Winner
Country WinnerMartens
Lager
Belgium
"Gold in colour with a light aroma that has a faint corn-like note. Crisp and full-flavoured on the palate, strong bitterness in the background, with a clean finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Martens
5.2
Belgium
Gold
Houppe
Slip
Belgium

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Roman
Pils
Belgium

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Primus
Belgium

Bolivia

Country Winner
Country WinnerHuari
Pilsener Lager
Bolivia
"Pale gold and crystal-clear, this beer holds a lasting white head. The nose also soft citric fruit and malt sweetness. Flavors are clean and dry, with a brief malt-forward note before a succinct, crisp finish. Light body and gentle effervescence ensure high drinkability."

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Brazil

Country Winner
Country WinnerBreedom
Lager
Brazil
"A golden-coloured bright beer with good persistent white foam and a subtle aroma with light hops and soft malt. The palate is balanced but unassertive, with both malt and hops present over adequate carbonation, followed by a lightly bitter drying finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Spaten
Brazil

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Ashby
Hops
Brazil
Bronze
Budweiser
Brazil
Bronze
Skol
Brazil

Canada

Country Winner
Country WinnerArchibald
Bopére
Canada
"Pale golden colour. Slight sulfur on the nose. Clean, dry finish. Appropriate bitterness. Good levels of apple, slight sweetness and drying mouthfeel, lightly bitter on the tongue."

GOLD WINNERS

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BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Fahr
Pils
Canada

Chile

Country Winner
Country WinnerBecker
Chile
"Bright gold, well-formed, moussey white head with good retention. Aromas of corn, spice and malt. Quite grainy on the palate but well-formed creamy mouthfeel, light lemon tang, drying but only fleetingly hoppy finish. Well balanced."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Becker
Chile

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

China

"Golden in colour with a fine appearance. The nose presents hoppy, herbal, and fruity aromas with touches of pine. The palate is crisp and rich, with sweet but balanced flavours. The finish is hoppy, spicy, and clean."

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England

Country Winner
Country WinnerSuper Natural
Lager
England
"A bright gold beer with a, good white head. On the nose there are, light lemon, bread and bitterness in the aromas. The mouthfeel is good, with foamy malt and some hop bitterness from start. This develops to a fresh and slightly fruity, bitter hop alongside a dry, resinous hoppy finish just balanced with smooth malt"

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Finland

France

Country Winner
Country WinnerSaint
Premium
France
"Golden and clear with sparkling clarity. Aromas of hoppy herbs and subtle citrus. The palate is rich and malty with crisp bitterness, leading to a hoppy, spicy finish. Medium drinkability with a clean, refreshing, dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Galahad
79
France
Silver
Pietra
0
France
Silver
Saint
5%
France

BRONZE WINNERS

Germany

Country Winner
Country WinnerSchwarzbräu
Exquisit
Germany
"A golden beer with a glossy, white, fine-pored foam.There is a light, cereal, malt body with a balanced bitterness"

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Hirsch
Pils
Germany

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Hirsch
Gold
Germany
Silver
Beck's
Gold
Germany

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Keiler
Pils
Germany
Bronze
Camba
Hell
Germany
Bronze
Dab
Ur Bock
Germany

Guatemala

Country Winner
Country WinnerMonte Carlo
Premium
Guatemala
"Attractive straw to light golden, brilliantly clear beer with a well-formed, fluffy white head. Malt-forward aroma with some sweet corn and floral notes, as well as grass and honeysuckle present on the palate. Crisp carbonation, smooth mouthfeel leading to a medium-dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Gallo
Guatemala

BRONZE WINNERS

India

Country Winner
Country WinnerKingfisher
Ultra Lager Beer
India
"This light golden, clear beer has a small, white head. The aroma presents a malt-forward profile with light bready notes as well as sweet corn and lemongrass. Balanced malt sweetness and hop bitterness unfold in the flavour, refreshing carbonation with a medium-dry finish."

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Ireland

Country Winner
Country WinnerLe Grá
Premium Irish Lager
Ireland
"Bright pale straw with slight haze and steady foam. Nose shows sweet malt and herbal hops. Flavour balances grain and estery fruit with moderate bitterness. Medium body, crisp carbonation, finishing slightly sweet with a gentle herbal edge."

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Italy

Country Winner
Country WinnerBirra Cala
Passione
Italy
"Light golden in colour with a slight haze and a moderate foam head. On the nose, sweet malt, caramel, toasty and faintly ashy notes. Flavour shows malt-forward character, medium body,"

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Korea, Republic Of

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Sudo
Capital Lager
Korea, Republic Of

Netherlands

Country Winner
Country WinnerLindeboom
Pilsener
Netherlands
"Golden-coloured, clear beer with a well-formed dense foam. The aroma carries notes of herbs and nuts, lemon, and a touch of bread dough. Moderate carbonation and grainiy malt in the finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Bavaria
Pilsener
Netherlands

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
8.6
Gold
Netherlands

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
8.6
Extreme
Netherlands

Panama

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Paraguay

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Budweiser
66
Paraguay

BRONZE WINNERS

Philippines

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Bauhinia
Pilsner
Philippines
Gold
Bauhinia
IPL
Philippines

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Puerto Rico

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Silver Key
Light
Puerto Rico

BRONZE WINNERS

Scotland

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Tennents
1885
Scotland

Spain

Country Winner
Country WinnerEstrella Damm
Spain
"Clear pale gold with a light foam. Crackery malt character on the nose. Balanced, with bready malt flavours, low floral and spicy hop. Medium-high carbonation with an elegant bitterness at the finish."

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Switzerland

Thailand

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Chang
Classic
Thailand

SILVER WINNERS

Trinidad And Tobago

Country Winner
Country WinnerTommy's
Lager
Trinidad And Tobago
"Clear pale gold with a low white foam. Aromas of malt cracke, corn and a subtle hop note. Light bodied with a clean and fresh flavour of malt biscuit and a light bitterness. Dry finish."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Tommy's
Lager
Trinidad And Tobago

United States

Country Winner
Country WinnerFathers Brewing
Lager
United States
"Pale gold colour, clear with a low, white head. Aroma is bright and citrus-driven, showcasing fresh hops with subtle floral undertones. Flavour is crisp and clean, dominated by citrus hops with light malt support. Light-bodied with gentle carbonation, giving a smooth, refreshing texture. The finish is dry and crisp, leaving lingering citrus notes and a clean, bright aftertaste."

GOLD WINNERS

SILVER WINNERS

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Utica Club
United States

Uruguay

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Pilsen
Uruguay

SILVER WINNERS

Uzbekistan

Country Winner
Country WinnerSarbast
Special
Uzbekistan
"Pale golden, clear beer with a small, persistent white head. On the nose, light sweet cereal notes. On the palate, soft malt sweetness, subtle citrus, and a light bitter finish. Body is light, carbonation moderate, giving a smooth, easy-drinking character. Dry finish is clean and balanced, with cereal and malt supporting gentle citrus flavours."

GOLD WINNERS

Gold
Pulsar
Silver
Uzbekistan
Gold
Sarbast
Special
Uzbekistan

SILVER WINNERS

Silver
Pulsar
Gold
Uzbekistan
Silver
Sarbast
Lite
Uzbekistan
Silver
Sarbast
Original
Uzbekistan

BRONZE WINNERS

Bronze
Sarbast
Aroma
Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Country Winner
Country WinnerTiger
Original Lager
Vietnam
"Pale yellow, slightly cloudy beer with a small, persistent white head. On the nose, cooked cereal and subtle apple-like notes with light sulphur hints. The palate is light-bodied, gently sweet with crisp cereal character, faint lemon citrus, moderate carbonation, and a dry, clean finish."

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Wales

"With light honey and floral notes on the nose. This golden beer has a sweet malt flavour, there is a low bitterness, and elements of dry grain in the finish"

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